The bike to work guide : save gas, go green, get fit / Roni Sarig, with Paul Dorn.
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TextPublication details: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2009.Description: vi, 218 p. : ill. ; 19 cmISBN: - 1605506338
- 9781605506333
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Main Library | NonFiction | 629.28472 S245 | Available | 33111005621418 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Biking to work can save someone loads of money and lots of calories - all the while, the earth, too. But bike-commuting isn't always easy - there are many things a rider needs to know to get to work on time, safely, and happily. Expert bikers Roni Sarig and Paul Dorn teach potential bikers the tips and tricks to traveling to and from work. From buying the right bike, to fueling the body, to road safety, this all-inclusive primer will get bikers on the road in no time. Whether someone is buying a first bike or is a bicycle enthusiast, this book will teach how to: buy the right equipment; pick a route; weather-proof the ride; maintain the bike; follow traffic laws and ride safely; and enjoy the experience! Like a roadmap for the future, this guide teaches bikers how to make a difference in their bodies, wallets, and communities - and get to work - today.
"Contains material adapted and abridged from The everything bicycle book, by Roni Sarig, copyright 1998"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-202) and index.